There is a pall of gloom hanging over Goa. One of our sons has lost his life and four others have thrown away their futures. These are not merely the sons of their families. They are your sons and mine. The torchbearers of a new generation. The hope of the future. The sorrow of their families is the collective sorrow of an entire community.

For perhaps the first time in Goa, Goan artists find a reason to come together in a rare show of solidarity to commemorate the 59th Independence Day of India. Think Geek - an Event and Media Production firm, will present a Five day painting exhibition of 25 practicing Artists living in Goa titled “Freedom Stroke” as part of Monsoon Art Festival 2006 hosted in association with Kala Academy and supported by Groupe Landscape and Seagram’s Blenders Pride.

World-renowned singer Remo Fernandes openly comes out over the reservations issue. In an exclusive media interview to daijiworld.com, this singer of international repute castigated politicians and government officials for, in his own words, superficially attempting to uplift the downtrodden communities through reservations.
BY ARES.